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The Course in Positive Philosophy by Auguste Comte
  • 1. What term did Comte use to describe his philosophy?
A) Rationalism
B) Idealism
C) Positivism
D) Empiricism
  • 2. In Comte's hierarchy of sciences, which science is considered the most fundamental?
A) Sociology
B) Biology
C) Mathematics
D) Physics
  • 3. Comte proposed that society progresses through how many stages?
A) Five stages
B) Two stages
C) Four stages
D) Three stages
  • 4. Comte is often credited with founding which field of study?
A) Anthropology
B) Political Science
C) Psychology
D) Sociology
  • 5. The second stage in Comte's philosophy is known as what?
A) Philosophical stage
B) Theological stage
C) Metaphysical stage
D) Theoretical stage
  • 6. What was Comte's view on the role of science in society?
A) Indifferent
B) Not important
C) Essential for progress
D) Dangerous
  • 7. What is the first stage in Comte's law of three stages?
A) Metaphysical stage
B) Scientific stage
C) Positive stage
D) Theological stage
  • 8. Auguste Comte's 'Positive Philosophy' was published in which century?
A) 17th century
B) 20th century
C) 19th century
D) 18th century
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